Everyday Africa

Everyday Africa Everyday Africa is a collective of photographers working to broaden the perception of Africa.
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We are the first of The Everyday Projects, an ever-growing global community of photographers who strive to make images that convey a more accurate view of daily life than what is commonly seen in the media. We are creating new generations of storytellers and audiences that recognize the need for multiple perspectives in portraying the cultures that define us.

03/03/2026

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Every Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting in Islam, Mahmoud travels from Alexandria with his trumpet, walking for hours through downtown Cairo’s streets, playing nostalgic Ramadan melodies that echo between balconies, as families lean over to greet him, wave, or request a favorite song. A fading tradition kept alive by devotion and breath

03/03/2026

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Photos by Ceiling and wall colors that time couldn’t fade for 2000 years. Dedicated to Hathor the goddess of love, s*x,...
19/01/2026

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Ceiling and wall colors that time couldn’t fade for 2000 years.

Dedicated to Hathor the goddess of love, s*x, joy, music and fertility, the Temple of Hathor was built in Egypt as a sacred center for ritual and healing.

Photos taken in January 2026

Originally posted June 16, 2022 Photo by Amanuel Sileshi . Two you women walking down the streets of Babile, Somaliland...
16/01/2026

Originally posted June 16, 2022



Photo by Amanuel Sileshi . Two you women walking down the streets of Babile, Somaliland.

01/12/2025

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Chasing old stones over twelve months

Oct 2025 / Nov 2024

Cashing the Pyramids of GizaBy - Sep/Oct 2025
25/11/2025

Cashing the Pyramids of Giza

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Have 👏 you 👏 SEEN 👏 this 👏 teacher 👏 line-up? We are counting down the MINUTES until The Essentials: Season 6 kicks off ...
15/10/2025

Have 👏 you 👏 SEEN 👏 this 👏 teacher 👏 line-up? We are counting down the MINUTES until The Essentials: Season 6 kicks off this weekend, created and run in collaboration with and .

Quick scheduling update! We had two classes swap times: “Breaking down a successful grant application with Sarah Perlmutter and Nada Harib” is now on DAY ONE (Saturday, Oct. 18) at 1-2:15pm ET and “Navigating the ups and downs of self-marketing with Raquel Natalicchio” is now on DAY TWO (Sunday, Oct. 19) at 10-11:15am ET.

Full schedule, teacher bios, and class descriptions are on our website. (It just so happens the registration link is right there too 👀) Register once for the whole weekend.

We can’t wait to see you there!

DAY 2 SCHEDULE FOR THE ESSENTIALSWhether you’re brand new to the industry or you’ve been working in it for decades, we p...
14/10/2025

DAY 2 SCHEDULE FOR THE ESSENTIALS

Whether you’re brand new to the industry or you’ve been working in it for decades, we promise you that you’ll learn something from these incredible teachers. Register through the link in our bio!

BREAKING DOWN A SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATION WITH SARAH PERLMUTTER AND NADA HARIB
10am - 11:15am ET
In this session, Magnum Foundation’s Sarah Perlmutter and Magnum Foundation grant recipient Nada Harib will walk through how to build a successful grant proposal, including common mistakes made (and learned from!), and how to keep yourself on track with all the moving parts. Taught by Sarah Perlmutter and

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COMMERCIAL WORK: WHERE TO EVEN START? WITH ANGELA OGUNFOJURI
11:15am - 12:30pm ET
The world of commercial photography can feel daunting. This course will show you where to start, how to build up a clientele and portfolio, and how to leverage the strengths you already have to score more commercial opportunities. Taught by angiegal12

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MAKIN’ MONEY MOVES WITH HALLEASE NARVAEZ
1pm - 2:15pm ET
Advocating for yourself financially is one of the hardest parts of freelancing. We will help you learn how to navigate bulky contract language, build personal and work budgets, and ask for more money. We’ll go over the questions to ask, the language to use, and the methods for growing and sustaining a thriving business—even during hard times. Taught by .mp4

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EDIT LIKE A PRO! WITH ALICIA VERA
2:15pm - 3:30pm ET
Whether for a portfolio review, book, website, or social media, learn how to select and sequence images with intention. Through the lens of one body of work, you’ll see how different platforms can alter editing outcomes—and why that matters. This class will also discuss how photography’s limitations can lead to conceptual storytelling approaches. Taught by

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See you this weekend! Register once for the whole weekend. More information on our website. The weekend is made in collaboration with  and 

THE ESSENTIALS IS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND! You won’t want to miss these classes (or the chance to directly talk to these ...
13/10/2025

THE ESSENTIALS IS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND!

You won’t want to miss these classes (or the chance to directly talk to these teachers)! REGISTER THROUGH THE LINK IN OUR BIO.

Here’s what Day 1 (Oct. 18) will look like:

COVERING NEWS TOPICS THROUGH A SENSITIVE—AND PREPARED—LENS WITH TAIWO OYEWUMI
10am - 11:15am ET

In this course you’ll learn how to approach difficult topics with care, as well as how to prepare logistically, emotionally, and ethically before, during, and after an assignment. Whether for personal work or a commission from a client, this class will take you step-by-step from start to finish on how to be prepared for approaching tough topics with compassion. Taught by

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR PITCH BREAK THROUGH THE NOISE WITH NICOLE TUNG
11:15am - 12:30pm ET
This class will prepare you to pitch stories that reach editors and audiences in an impactful, meaningful way. News cycles are always unpredictable, but we will show you how to propose stories that matter, even when the headlines are focused elsewhere. Our tips and tricks as well as advice on how to build rapport and relationships with editors will help you sell your ideas with confidence. Taught by

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NAVIGATING THE UPS AND DOWNS OF SELF-MARKETING WITH RAQUEL NATALICCHIO
1pm - 2:15pm ET
Social media! Newsletters! Websites! Oh my! In this break-it-down course on self-promotion, we’ll walk through how to increase engagement, build a followership, and create community in ways that lead to positive outcomes. This class will highlight how to use platforms to creatively promote your work—and how to get through the difficulty of doing so. Taught by

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See you this weekend! Register once for the whole weekend. More information on our website. The weekend is made in collaboration with and

Photos by Scenes from the walks and scouts of the Egypt-based photographer across Cairo and Giza — October 2025
12/10/2025

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Scenes from the walks and scouts of the Egypt-based photographer across Cairo and Giza — October 2025

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